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Three Unexpected Ways to Use Your Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey

Using leftover Thanksgiving turkey is easy—you’ll crave leftovers with the help of these three Asian-influenced recipes.

Our few leftover turkey tips:

  • Use your leftovers within three–five days for best flavor.
  • Use the same amount of meat (fresh or leftover) that is specified in the recipe.
  • Think of turkey as a leaner alternative to duck or as a substitute for chicken. Turkey is a very versatile protein that doesn’t have a lot of overpowering flavor characteristics…feel free to be creative and have fun with it!

1. Thai Turkey Soup:

Thai Turkey Soup

View CIA’s Thai Turkey Soup recipe.

2. Turkey Yellow Curry:

Turkey Yellow Curry

View CIA’s Yellow Curry Sauce with Turkey recipe.

3. Turkey Bánh Mì:

Turkey Bánh Mì

View CIA’s Turkey Banh Mì recipe.